Whether you consider yourself a globetrotter or you simply took the trip of a lifetime to an unforgettable spot, honoring a destination is a new baby-naming trend. Below are 17 location-inspired names, including popular countries, cities, and even landmarks!
Countries
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India: Actually means “body of water”
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China: Yes, like *the* China
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Jordan: Located in the Middle East by the Mediterranean Sea
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Ireland: Translates to “goddess of the land”
Cities
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Memphis: Means “enduring and beautiful”
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Charlotte: Ironically enough, this girl’s name means “free man”. It also is a dessert involving ladyfingers!
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Berlin: The German capital also means “borderline.”
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Brooklyn: This one has been gaining popularity in recent years. Not only is Brooklyn a trendy place to start a family in NYC, but it also means, “one who lives near a brook”.
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Phoenix: Originally means “dark red” in Greek
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Devon: An English county
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Chelsea: With namesake cities in both London and New York City, it originally meant, “landing place for chalk or limestone."
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Aspen: Like the laid-back city in Colorado. Also the English word for “tree”
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Austin: The city in Texas, yes, but also means “respected”
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Valencia: A Spanish city that represents power
Popular Landmarks
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Everest: Yup, like Mount Everest!
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Savannah: Fittingly means, “of the desert”
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Niagara: Like the falls, but less dangerous
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